Along the Doubs River – Canal du Rhône au Rhin loop from École-Valentin

Road cycling routes

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

École-Valentin

Along the Doubs River – Canal du Rhône au Rhin loop from École-Valentin

Moderate

4.3

(3)

riders

Along the Doubs River – Canal du Rhône au Rhin loop from École-Valentin

03:01

64.4km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6 m for 7 m

After 64.4 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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38.5 km

Along the Doubs River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Definitely go. The landscape is very beautiful

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42.0 km

Supply station for cyclists on the Eurovelo route and other tourists:
Information, toilets, showers, kiosk with snacks and drinks. Rest area with seating, partially covered.
Nice place to stay on the beautiful Doubs cycle path.

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42.2 km

Forfeit

Highlight • Other

Sometimes demolished buildings look really exciting, like this

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46.7 km

Former Vaire-le-Petit tile factory

Highlight • Mountain Hut

It is not a shelter in case of rain. There are outdoor tables, the place is pleasant and shaded.

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48.4 km

Snack Bar Food Music

Highlight • Cafe

But unfortunately it wasn't open - neither on Saturday nor on Sunday (because of Pentecost?)

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51.5 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

Highlight • Cycleway

The Rhône-Rhine Canal connects a navigable tributary of the Rhône, the Saône, to the Rhine. It is bordered by a cycle path that crosses the beautiful Doubs Valley and runs …

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